Position Overview: The Human Resources Administrator is responsible for various Human Resources functions. This includes a variety of responsibilities such as: administrative functions, recruiting and onboarding, workers’ compensation, safety team planning, and benefits administration.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Educate and communicate company personnel policies and procedures to newly hired and current employees.

Respond to various information requests from governmental agencies, such as Unemployment, in a timely manner.

Record and maintain data for each employee, including such information as addresses, weekly earnings, absences, supervisory reports on performance, change of statuses, and dates of and reasons for terminations.

Ability to remain calm while working under pressure in a busy environment.

Ability to work within timeframe of standard policies and procedures.

Ability to maintain confidentiality related to sensitive company and employee information.

Thorough knowledge of HR principles and federal/local regulations

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power Point is essential

Exhibit extraordinary discretion, confidentiality, flexibility, and willingness to work closely with our team

Professional, kind and friendly attitude with a sense of humor

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

5+ years consecutive Human Resources experience at a non-profit, preferred

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically the following materials to businessoffice@fessenden.org:

Formal cover letter for the position;

Current résumé;

At some point during interview process, we will expect:

List of at least three references with name, title, phone number and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission).

No Phone Calls

The Fessenden School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, conditions, and privileges of employment.

The Fessenden School encourages applications from candidates with diverse or minority backgrounds.

About The Fessenden School

The Fessenden School
250 Waltham Street, West Newton, Massachusetts 02465
617-964-5350
www.fessenden.org
The Fessenden School (526 students, Pre-K through 9th Grade) located ten miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, is the oldest all boys, junior boarding school in the country. The Fessenden School’s mission is to teach, nurture, and celebrate growing boys; cultivating each boy’s individual potential and developing in balance his mind, character, heart, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For over 100 years we have been committed to the education of boys and our facilities, curriculum, and programs are designed with the necessities of boys in mind. Faculty programs include ongoing professional development relating to the education of boys, cultural competency, project-based learning, academic technology, and differentiated instruction.